When I launched this podcast over a year ago, I was speaking directly to women who were balancing many roles in life and wanted to live better at work and at home. If that is you, I’m still talking to you! I also want to welcome male listeners to the table. I’ve heard from many who have said: “I know this podcast might not be intended for me, but I find value in the lessons, too.” That is great. Welcome. Our human experience has a lot of common ground. We are all trying to move through struggle, and find joy.

Today’s episode is about accepting that relationships change – whether it’s children growing up, friendships ending, family estrangement, divorce, or simply life taking people in different directions. We’ll talk about how to cope, how to leave the porch light on for some people and how to put more energy and attention into the people who are in your life. I’ll share four main points for you to apply to your own life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• 17:33 — Life changes your guest list: people leave for countless reasons, and that’s a natural part of growth, not a sign of failure.

• 22:02 — Gratitude changes your focus: when you’re fully present with people who show up, there’s no room to grieve who’s missing.

• 22:58 — Pour into the people who show up: intentionally invest your time, energy, and encouragement into the relationships you have right now.

• 24:47 — Stop waiting for everyone to come back: some people won’t return, and that’s okay — every relationship leaves something valuable behind.

• 0:05 — Leave the porch light on, but don’t stand out there waiting: stay open to reconciliation without putting your life on hold for it.

“Don’t stand out on that porch and wait — because you’ll miss the beauty of the people who are currently in your life.”

— Trina Gray

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